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730 or 710 ?? 19 Sep 2014, 03:26
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I have 2 GMAT scores. The breakup is as follows.

Score 1 : 730/96%; Verbal 42/96%; Quant 48/74%; IR 2/12%; AWA 5/60%
Score 2 : 710/92%; Verbal 38/85%; Quant 49/79%; IR 6/67%; AWA 4.5/44%

I will be applying to the following schools:
CBS
Sloan
Wharton
Insead
LBS

Looking for advice on which score I should self report when I'm filling up the applications. I'm leaning towards the 730, but I'm afraid of the IR score. I don't want that to be a cause for an instant ding.

Would greatly appreciate some solid inputs.
Thanks in advance !
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Definitely the 730 but you can include the 710 as well if you want to showcase a stronger IR score. The 2, while concerning, won't be grounds for an automatic ding so don't worry about that!

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730 or 710 ?? 19 Sep 2014, 07:42
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Send 730 and mention 710 in supplementary essay.
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Definitely the 730 but you can include the 710 as well if you want to showcase a stronger IR score. The 2, while concerning, won't be grounds for an automatic ding so don't worry about that!

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Hi Bhavik

Thanks for your reply !! Do you know how I can include the other IR score ? Most schools only give place for 1 set of scores

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Most schools actually should give you the option to include additional scores. That's because most universities use one of two or three main application platforms. They can be customized but they keep them somewhat similar. If after hunting around, you can't find it - AbhiJ is great - address it in the optional essay. That's exactly what it's there for. But remember - keep it short and to the point. Say you don't feel the IR 2 was an accurate assessment of your abilities and how you have this other score you'd like to share.

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